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It is said, "All good things must come to an end", but I say, "All great things should be remembered and archived !!"

Site Manager- Mary Runyon Hanshew

This website represents 15 years and more of research by me. I would appreciate that if you use the information I have provided here that you at least recognize my efforts by stating where it came from

This website is loaded with tons of information and I strongly suggest that you use the"Search this site"function at the top right corner if you are searching for info on someone in particular by putting the -SURNAME ONLY-in that box . Otherwise you will get too many unrelated results. There are over 250 pages on this site, not counting the photo albums. The search function will not find pictures that are in the photo albums, so be sure to check out the "Photos " page. Otherwise, just browse the many pages and enjoy!!

The first drawing is this year during Chatsworth Patriots Day in September.

Make checks payable to the Sesquicentennial Committee

Address:

Sesquicentennial Committee

PO Box 151

Chatsworth, Illinois 60921

The first of the five cash drawings for the Chatsworth Sesquicentennial
Commemorative Coin was held during Patriot's Day on Saturday, September 17.

The
winner was Kevin Scanlan of Louisville, KY. Congratulations Kevin! He was awarded
$250.
These coins are still available to purchase at a cost of $25 and an additional $5 for
shipping. The four remaining drawings will be help on: Black Friday - $250;
Valentine's Day 2017 - $500; April Fool's Day 2017 - $500 and the final drawing on
June 10, 2017 - $1000 during the Sesquicentennial celebration.

These coins make
great souvenirs and also gives you a chance to win some money! Upon winning, your
name will remain in the drawing for all cash awards. So... Kevin is eligible to win
again!! The proceeds from the sale of these coins helps the Sesquicentennial
Committee to plan some wonderful events.

We will continue to keep you informed of
future winners.
Anyone interested in purchasing a coin can do so by mailing a check payable to:
CAB Sesquicentennial Fund and mailing to: PO Box 151, Chatsworth, IL 60921

The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) is an organization whose members attend the funerals of members of the U.S. military, firefighters, and police at the invitation of a decedent’s family. The group forms an honor guard at military burials, helps protect mourners from harassment and fills out the ranks at burials of indigent and homeless veterans. In addition to attending funerals, the group also greets troops returning from overseas at homecoming celebrations and performs volunteer work for veteran’s organizations such as Veterans Homes.

As of 2015 I was diagnosed with terminal cancer, so once the copyright ceases to change, you will know that I have left this world to be with all those who have gone before me. In the meantime, I will continue to add new information each month, as I have in the past, with hopes that you may find your ancestor here and learn a little more about them.